18th Century home with modern glass extension

The talented and acclaimed architect Michael Wigginton was the one who reconditioned the old 18th-century country residence near London and added a modern glass extension to accommodate the bedrooms and living space. The home features surprising quality materials, starting with the huge glass windows that offer a full view of the surroundings. Other features worth mentioning are the oak parquet flooring and Carrara marble work surfaces.


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Shift - Apollo architects and associates

'shift' by japanese firm apollo architects and associates is a two-storey family dwelling located on the outskirts of tokyo. Builded around a central courtyard, the inward-facing house consists of two offset volumes stacked on one another, separating the communal spaces from the private.


Much like the drastic contrast in atmosphere between the exterior and the interior, the two volumes are treated in contrasting materials to display a different sense of mass. The base is constructed of exposed concrete, engrained with a texture that mimics japanese cedar; the second volume consists of wood construction finished in a lightly-reflective photocatalytic paint. 


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Old mansion apartment - Ghent, Belgium

An old mansion in Belgium, in the city of Ghent, shelters an astonishing apartment. The owner does not like doors, so the space remained open and the interior design concentrates on the placement of the furniture. Everything in this home seems to remind us of a simple space filled with personality – home to many beloved items. 

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Khyber Ridge Residence by Studio NminusOne

The Khyber Ridge Residence, commissioned for Marc Morisset— a professional snowboarder, the five storey house is built like a shredder following the line of a steep mountain. Perfectly blending with the green environment.


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